W. Smithson Broadhead, The Continent. 1936.
W. Smithson Broadhead
1888-1960
The Continent. 1936.
Condition A-: minor repaired tears, creases, abrasions and restoration in margins and along vertical and horizontal folds; minor creases in image.
"The 1930s were seen by many as 'Britain at its Best.' [Broadhead's] poster reflects the easy and comfortable life that was enjoyed by the better-off" (Cole / Railway p. 151).
"A magnificent poster from the first 'Golden Era' depicting the joys of travelling abroad" (Furness vol. 8, p. 51).
Rare.
Furness vol. 8, 101.
49¾x40 inches, 126¼x101½ cm. Haycock Press, London.
W. Smithson Broadhead
1888-1960
The Continent. 1936.
Condition A-: minor repaired tears, creases, abrasions and restoration in margins and along vertical and horizontal folds; minor creases in image.
"The 1930s were seen by many as 'Britain at its Best.' [Broadhead's] poster reflects the easy and comfortable life that was enjoyed by the better-off" (Cole / Railway p. 151).
"A magnificent poster from the first 'Golden Era' depicting the joys of travelling abroad" (Furness vol. 8, p. 51).
Rare.
Furness vol. 8, 101.
49¾x40 inches, 126¼x101½ cm. Haycock Press, London.
